Morning Minutes: July 9

Word of the Day, Website of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

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Posted Jul. 9, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jul 9, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Posted Jul. 9, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated Jul 9, 2013 at 9:06 AM

Word of the Day

lese majesty LEZ MAJ-uh-stee, LEEZ (noun) a crime, especially high treason, committed against the sovereign power; an offense that violates the dignity of a ruler; an attack on any custom, institution, belief, etc., held sacred or revered by numbers of people. - www.dictionary.com

Website of the Day

Pipl

Pipl.com

Need to find someone fast? Pipl has become the most comprehensive people search on the Web, where you can search by email, name, phone number and username.

Number to Know

76.4 million: Baby boomers numbered 76.4 million in 2012 and accounted for about one-quarter of the population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2060, when the youngest of them would be 96 years old, they are projected to number around 2.4 million and represent 0.6 percent of the total population.

This Day in History

July 9, 1868: The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African-Americans full citizenship and all people in the United States due process of law.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Singer-songwriter Jack White (38)

Daily Quote

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” - Pablo Picasso